Training standards.

32-06-01-06. Training standards. 1. On-the-job learning. On-the-job learning must provide supervised practical training following the tasks and competencies outlined in the work process schedule. Minimum required hours are as follows: a. Cosmetology: two thousand five hundred hours; b. Esthetics: two thousand hours; or c. Manicuring: two thousand hours. 2. Related technical instruction. Related technical instruction must provide theoretical and technical knowledge related to the occupation, following the registered plan. Minimum required hours are as follows: a. Cosmetology: three hundred hours; b. Esthetics: two hundred fifty hours; or c. Manicuring: two hundred fifty hours. 3. Program duration and pace. Each apprentice shall complete all program requirements within a maximum timeframe from the start date specified in the apprenticeship agreement and maintain progress by completing an average of at least eighty combined hours per month, excluding periods of approved leave. Consistent failure to meet this pace may result in sponsor intervention according to program standards. Maximum time frames are as follows: a. Cosmetology: thirty-six months; b. Esthetics: thirty months; or c. Manicuring: thirty months. 4. Related technical instruction prerequisite for on-the-job learning. An apprentice shall successfully complete a minimum of required related technical instruction hours before beginning any services on clients. Completion must be documented and verifiable by the board. Prerequisite hours are as follows: a. Cosmetology: forty hours; b. Esthetics: thirty hours; or c. Manicuring: thirty hours. 5. Curriculum and supervision. A board-approved apprentice trainer shall provide direct supervision during all on-the-job learning, maintaining a one-to-one ratio of trainer to apprentice. Multiple approved trainers within the establishment may supervise the apprentice; however, the one-to-one ratio must be maintained at all times the apprentice is performing on- the-job learning tasks. a. Cosmetology program. (1) Related technical instruction. 300 hours Training must include sufficient instruction in each of the following: 4 (a) Safety, sanitation, infection control theory; (b) North Dakota state law, rules, and regulations; (c) Anatomy, physiology, and basic chemistry; (d) Hair theory; (e) Skin theory; (f) Nail theory; and (g) Professionalism, ethics, and business practices. (2) On-the-job learning. 2,500 hours Training must include sufficient learning in each of the following: (a) Safety, sanitation, and salon procedures application; (b) Hair cutting; (c) Hair styling; (d) Hair coloring and lightening; (e) Chemical texture services; (f) Basic skin care; (g) Basic nail care; and (h) Client consultation, dispensing, and salon operations. b. Esthetics program. (1) Related technical instruction. 250 hours Training must include sufficient instruction in each of the following: (a) Safety, sanitation, infection control theory; (b) North Dakota law, rules, and regulations; (c) Anatomy, physiology, and histology; (d) Chemistry, product ingredients, and electricity; (e) Skin analysis, conditions and disorders; (f) Facial treatments and machine theory; (g) Hair removal theory; (h) Makeup theory; and (i) Professionalism, ethics, and business practices. (2) On-the-job learning. 2,000 hours Training must include sufficient learning in each of the following: 5 (a) Safety, sanitation, and salon procedures application; (b) Client consultation and skin analysis; (c) Manual facial techniques; (d) Hair removal; (e) Make-up application; (f) Advanced topics; and (g) Client handling and salon operations. c. Manicure program. (1) Related technical instruction. 250 hours Training must include sufficient instruction in each of the following: (a) Safety, sanitation, infection control theory; (b) North Dakota law, rules, and regulations; (c) Anatomy and physiology; (d) Chemistry and product knowledge; (e) Manicuring and pedicuring theory; (f) Nail enhancement theory; and (g) Professionalism, ethics, and business practices. (2) On-the-job learning. 2,000 hours Must include sufficient learning in each of the following: (a) Safety, sanitation, and salon procedures application; (b) Manicuring techniques; (c) Pedicuring techniques; (d) Nail enhancements; and (e) Client consultation and salon operations. History: Effective January 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-16.1